[3.30] Sanctum Rush Testing i68 | Ice Spear Assassin for comparison

PoB: https://pobb.in/rsE9kxRXWQx9 Damage is a lot higher than Deadeye, but a little padded by slightly too strong setup. (5-10%?) Feels worse on clear despite the higher damage due to lack of action speed and proj speed. As a result, it felt harder to avoid being hit.

Old Deadeye test run for comparison: https://youtu.be/j6WwKQeCOPs (Although not perfectly comparable 1 to 1)

Overall very strong and definitely a viable alternative to Deadeye. Likely faster progression into i83s, for those comfortable with clunkier clear. Another consideration is that even Deadeye gets "enough" damage relatively easily, at which point the extra speed and clear QoL becomes more valuable.

For endgame, Deadeye has better synergy with Mageblood + Annihilating Light setup, whereas Assassin has better synergy with Mystic Refractor + Accel shrine belt.

Personally, I think I prefer Deadeye still before Accel belt, it just feels nicer to play. With that said I think Deadeye, Assassin and maybe even Scion are all solid options depending on desired respecs, with Assassin having significantly more build options for lategame Sanctum. Witch should be doable but weaker, and Templar has bad starting tree before clusters.

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